My friend's mother is a solicitor. I suspect that I'll be able to get friends and family pricing for conveyancing, However if that does not come materialise, what kind of figure would I typically be looking at for conveyancing in Herne Hill?
It’s prudent to seek 3 or more like-for-like conveyancing estimates. Do use our search tool on this page. Whilst prices seem to contrast greatly but service levels do differ between law firms as is true with most professions.
My husband and I intend to purchase a purpose built apartment in Herne Hill with a homeloan from Godiva Mortgages Ltd.We like our Herne Hill conveyancing lawyer but Godiva Mortgages Ltd says he's not on their approved list of firms. we are left little option but to use a Godiva Mortgages Ltd panel lawyer or keep our high street solicitor and pay for a Godiva Mortgages Ltd panel lawyer to act for them. We feel as though this is unjust; Can we not simply insist that Godiva Mortgages Ltd use our lawyer?
No, not really. The mortgage issued to you is subject to its various provisions, a common one being that lawyers will be on the Godiva Mortgages Ltd approved list. in the past, most lenders had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. Another option that might be available is for your solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Godiva Mortgages Ltd
My stepmother advised me that in buying a property in Herne Hill there could be a number of restrictions preventing external alterations to a property. Is this right?
There are anumerous of properties in Herne Hill which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to perform external alterations. Part of the conveyancing in Herne Hill should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
I had a mortgage agreed in principle with Skipton. Herne Hill conveyancing solicitors are instructed. What is the average time that one could expect to receive a mortgage offer from Skipton?
Some lenders take longer than others. Have Skipton done the valuation? Have you advised Skipton as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the Skipton conveyancing panel? Sometimes it can take as long as six weeks for a mortgage offer to be issued.
I am currently in the process of buying my council flat in Herne Hill. I have a mortgage offer with HSBC. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should use one. Any advice?
It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with HSBC, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the HSBC conveyancing panel.
I require fast conveyancing in Herne Hill as I have an ultimatum to exchange contracts inside 3 weeks. Luckily I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
As you are not taking a mortgage you are at free not to have searches carried out although no conveyancer would advise that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Herne Hill the following are examples of issues that can arise and therefore affect future mortgageability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Overdue Grants, Road Schemes,...
I used Arc property Solicitors a few years ago for my conveyancing in Herne Hill. I now require my papers however cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
You should contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Herne Hill of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Looking forward to exchange soon on a studio apartment in Herne Hill. Conveyancing solicitors assured me that they will have a report out to me on Monday. What should I be looking out for?
The report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Herne Hill should include some of the following:
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Changes to the property Defining your legal entitlements in relation to the communal areas in the block.By way of example, does the lease contain a right of way over a path or hallways? The physical ownership of the demise. This will be the flat itself but may include a loft or basement if relevant. You must be informed what is to be regarded as a Nuisance as far as the lease is concerned You should be sent a copy of the lease
I have attempted and failed to negotiate with my landlord to extend my lease without any joy. Can the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal decide on such issues? Can you recommend a Herne Hill conveyancing firm to act on my behalf?
You certainly can. We are happy to put you in touch with a Herne Hill conveyancing firm who can help.
An example of a Freehold Enfranchisement case for a Herne Hill property is 66 Southwell Road in March 2012. By Order of Deputy District Judge Stone dated 25 January 2012 a vesting order was made. The determination of the purchase price was referred to the Tribunal who decided that the amount payable for the freehold should be£29,612.00 This case related to 3 flats. The unexpired term as at the valuation date was 72.58 years.